Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-06-21
TIE QUEENS JUBILEE
PROMINENT CATHOLICS DECLINE TO
ATTEND.
Precautions at wsstminster-An Umpire
cedented courtesy-selections
for the Orders.

LONDON, June 3O.-Infee nunureu peers
and other prominent persons belonging TO
the Roman Catholic Church have returned
the tickets emitting them 10 seats In west
minister Abbey tomorrow during the JUDI
lee service.
The police to-day. acting under the SUI
peryIsion Of Colonel Maiendie, chief inspec-
tor Of explosives, and other experts, made
a thorough search OF Westminster Abbey
a. precaution against dynamite outrages
tomorrow. Every vault, corner. and point
IN the edifce where 1t Is possible to hide
anything, was inspected and oyerhauIed,
especially powerful lamps being used IN
the examination OF The darker places. No
thing was found. When the examination
was finished the Abbey was turned over TO
the police for protection, and It Is now oc-
cupied and guarded by them. Every civil
ian Is excluded. even the w0rkmen who
have heen employed in making temporary
alterations for tO-mOrrow's event. Two
peers attempted TO enter the Abbey, but
were prevented by The police.
The Queen this afternoon received Mr..
PheIps, the United States Minister, ut
Buckingham Palace for the purpose OF al
lowing him to present President Cleve-
lands Jubilee congratulations. Mr.. Phelps
was accorded private audience. The
Queen expressed the warmest thanks for
the Presidents cOngratuatiOn. "A private
reception OF diplomats on such occasions
Is almost unprecedented, but the American
Minister had expressed desire, through
Lord Salisbury, for such IN audience, and
the Queen replied that 1t would afford her
much pleasure to receive him privately for
the presentation OF the Presidents message.
LONDON, June 20.-A private rehearsal
was held in Westminster Abbey TO-DAY In
the prt sencc OF the Archbishop Of Canter-
bury, the Dean OF Westminster, and num-
Der Of court officials.
The Earl OF Lathom, Lord Chamberlain
OF her Majesty's household, and other State
officers assisted in the ceremony OF reno
wing the coronatiou-cbair to the dais and
placing it before the Queens praying.
stool. The grand robes OF state were
brought forward by the Queens robe'men
and were handed to the Lord Chamberlain,
by " HON they were placed over the coro-
Dalon-char.
The choral service opened with jubilee
anihem which is more feryid aud more
opeIatc in character than usual in cathe-
dral services. A grand lie DeUm COM
posed by the Prince C0ns0rt followed;
then BrIdges's anthem, composed espe-
Chilly LOT tue luDlltt
winch is interviewer the Prince Consort's
chorale. the whole ending with the national
anthem.
The rehearsal was perfect success, and
the effect was Grand. At midnight crowds
were still moving about the streets. Thou
sands were pouring westward, apparently
with tbes intention OF remaining out all
night 50 as TO secure positions along the
route OF the procession.
The police permit TO publicans to keep
their places open practically all night to-
morrow has aroused public indignation, 1t
being feared that such license Will be con-
duciye to riots and orgies.
In the House OF Commons this evening
SIR Wilired lawson demanded to know
under what law the permission was given.
The Home Secretary cOntended that the
commissioner OF police had discretion to
extend the hours OF public houses. The
question would be re0pened, however, As
he believed the Government had exceeded
its powers.
IONDoN, June 2l.-Tbe list OF titles tO
be conferred in cOmmemOratiOn OF the iu-
bilee i a large one. including nine peers,
two priyy councillors. thirteen barOnets
dncludiug Dir. Bortwick. NJ. P), aud
tbirty.twO knights Including Mr.. DOultOn
porcelain.msker). The Crown Prince OF
Austria will be made a knight OF the Gar
ter. There are numerous selections for the
Order Of Bath and the order OF st. Michael
and st. George.
TIE FESTIVITIES ELSEWHERE.
MADRAS, June 20.-TO-day was observed
as holiday In honor OF the Queens iun-
lee. The Governor unveiled the statue OF
the Queen. The city was Illuminated this
evening.
WELLINGroN. \. H., June 20.-To-day
was observed a. holiday throughout New
Zealand. Enthusiasm prevails everywhere
the natives sharing In the celebrations.
The Governor held a teUee, the volun-
teers ana public societies parlded. and
athletic sports aud children's festivals were
held. Tonight there Will be Examinations,
THANKSGIVING services, balls, concerts, &c
The festivities will last three days.
ELECTROMAGNETIC, NATAL, June 90
Thanksgiving services were held here to-
day in honor Of the Queens Jubilee. After
ward the Governor reviewed the troops.
A number oil children's festivals were held
IN the evening. The town was Illuminated.
On Wednesday 5000 kqfliIs will have
jOv-dlncc in the presence OF the Governor.
NIENNA, June 20.-The OHci1l G1zette
OF 10 libiaOh VIII Nohlllll AL dlliNtt VII tuN
Jubilee Of Queen Victoria. II will say:
Millions Of voices throughout her world.
wide empire will eXtoi the queenly and
womany virtues OF Victoria. The day
mark, q long epoch In the political welfare
OF her realm. The whole world >ympa-
thizcs with the festival for the fame Of the
Queens blessed rule reaches every quarter
OF the globe. This sympathy is most cor
daily shared in by Austria's sovereign.
The VIRTUES OF Victoria throughout the
whole al her life recall those OF
our own great Empress Maria Theresa.
Both were endowed with rich gifts, mental
and physical: both assembled the throne in
the prime Of youth; both enjoyed the
richest and purest domestic happiness,
which both fully deserved. The joy OF
each was clouded by the death OF beloved
husband, for whom each never ceased to
mourn both went through life showerlng
blessings around, and both were reyered
by their people. The memory OF Victoria,
like that OF Maria Theresa, will be blessed
a. long ~ history exists.